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A Floating Soca Party Is Coming Soon to St Thomas

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When the UberSoca Cruise docks in St. Thomas on Nov. 19, the harbor won’t just welcome a ship — it will transform into a full-scale celebration of Caribbean culture. The arrival of the Norwegian Encore cruise ship will turn the waterfront into a festival of color, sound, and flavor as thousands of soca fans join […]

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Jamaica’s Top Luxury Resort Has a New Limited-Edition Rum

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There’s a mural over the bar here by artist Michael Lester. It’s called Junkanoo, and it’s a vibrant, loud, pulsing depiction of Jamaica’s timeless, percussive dance. The bar itself, named for Lester, is a celebration of the Caribbean rum tradition, with an exquisite selection of artisanal rum expressions from around the Caribbean Basin.  In just […]

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The Rose Hall Villas, the Ultimate Group Destination in Jamaica 

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Dexton’s grilled cheese is in high demand.  It’s the third day of a six-night trip at the Rose Hall Villas at Jamaica’s Half Moon resort, and everyone in this party of 8 is obsessed with the perfectly-grilled, golden-brown, crispy sandwiches.  Dexton is our butler for the week at Laughing Gull, a marvelous seven-bedroom villa set […]

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Jamaica Just Removed All Testing Rules for Travelers

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Jamaica has officially eliminated all pre-arrival testing rules for travelers.  International visitors to Jamaica are no longer required to present a negative antigen or PCR test before their trip to the island.  Additionally, Jamaica has ended its mandate to wear a mask in public places.  “Eliminating mask mandates and the need for travelers to present […]


The Rose Hall Villas, the Ultimate Group Destination in Jamaica 

It’s easier than ever to visit the island of Jamaica, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Beginning March 1, 2022, Jamaica will no longer require visitors to complete a Travel Authorization form.  It’s “one less hurdle for travelers to Jamaica” the Jamaica Tourist Board said in a statement.  All travelers to the island aged 12 and up […]

Why Some of the World’s Top Golf Teachers Are Coming to Jamaica

Some of the world’s top golf instructors are coming to Jamaica for a new series set at the Half Moon resort.  It’s called the Golf Guest Instructor Series, and it will include instruction from legendary teachers like David Leadbetter, Nick Starchuck, Gary Gilchrest and Mike Manavian.  The series will include a variety of options for […]

Another Major Transformation at the Half Moon Resort

The iconic Half Moon resort in Jamaica has completed another major transformation project, this time to its Hibiscus neighborhood.  The project encompassed all 68 rooms and suites at the Hibiscus wing of the resort, which recently debuted its brand-new Eclipse at Half Moon resort.  The renovation includes expanded views, new furniture and fresh decor, along […]

James Bond Is Back in Jamaica

The newest James Bond film is out in theaters on Sept. 30, and it doesn’t just mark the return of 007 to the big screen.  It also marks his return to Jamaica — the island without which his character would not exist.  Indeed, Bond creator Ian Fleming created and wrote all of his Bond novels at […]

Eclipse at Half Moon, Jamaica's Stunning New Luxury Resort

It doesn’t happen overnight. It doesn’t grow in a week. It can take years. It can take decades.  Or, in the case of the legendary Half Moon in Montego Bay, Jamaica — it can nearly three quarters of a century.  Since its beginnings in the early 1950s, Half Moon has been one of the Caribbean’s grandest, […]

Jamaica Is Back. Here's How to Visit.

Whether it’s serenity of the cliffs of Negril, the sands of Montego Bay’s crescent shores or the sizzle of jerk in Port Antonio, Jamaica is the Caribbean’s sensory feast, a vibrant, endlessly energetic destination that never ceases to make you feel.  And that hasn’t changed.  After reopening for tourism in the summer of 2020, the […]

Caribbean Moment: A Tree Frog Serenade at Half Moon, Jamaica

It’s one of the loveliest sounds in the Caribbean: the twilight serenade of tree frogs.  We captured this beautiful music during a recent stay at the Eclipse at Half Moon resort in Jamaica, a moment of pure Caribbean.  It’s song of Caribbean evenings, the music of the natural Antillean orchestra.  So take a minute, close […]

Frontier Airlines Launching New Flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica

Frontier Airlines is expanding again in the Caribbean, with the low-cost carrier set to launch new flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica, Caribbean Journal has learned. In May, Frontier will launch new service from Miami to Montego Bay, Jamaica.  “We’re excited to grow again in Miami with new nonstop flights to Montego Bay,” said Daniel Shurz, […]